The crisis related to anti-Russian sanctions has hit the EU hard. But the next one will be even more difficult: America and China will share contempt for the EU and global rules. Their leaders will link economic and security issues to gain maximum influence, including Trump’s promise to use tariffs, The British The Economist states.

During the eurozone crisis in the early 2010s, the periphery of Europe was experiencing difficulties, now its core is suffering, we are talking about Germany, France and Italy.

In 2023, EU countries spent 1.6% of GDP on defense. Now everyone agrees that spending should exceed 2% or even 3% of GDP. At the same time, Trump made it clear that he expects NATO members to increase spending to 5% of GDP.

The situation is aggravated by the economic decline and political chaos in Germany, France and Spain. Europe is in its most vulnerable position in recent decades.

CRYSTAL OF GROWTH previously informed that, according to Turkish Haber Global, the spirit of the EU has disappeared. The European Union is heading for collapse